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Publication date: 13 June 2023

Dianah Aharimpisya, Frank Pio Kiyingi and Francis Kasekende

This paper aims to examine the predictive potential of elder abuse on welfare status of older persons in selected districts in Southwestern Uganda.

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to examine the predictive potential of elder abuse on welfare status of older persons in selected districts in Southwestern Uganda.

Design/methodology/approach

The study took a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical design. Using a sample of 285 respondents, data were obtained from 201 usable questionnaires collected from caregivers and officials relating with older persons in this area making it a response rate of 70.5%. Using statistical program for social scientists (SPSS), the researchers tested and analyzed six hypotheses.

Findings

Results indicate that physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and neglect negatively and significantly predicted welfare status. Though negatively related, social abuse and sexual abuse did not significantly predict welfare status.

Practical implications

Family members and caregivers must make practices that do not promote physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and neglect as these negatively affect the welfare status of elderly persons. District officials such as community development officers and other persons handling older persons need to implement policies that promote the welfare status of the elderly.

Originality/value

The study demonstrates that the existence of physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and neglect is a deterrent to older person’s welfare status.

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 25 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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Publication date: 31 October 2023

Bridget Penhale and Margaret Flynn

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 25 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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